I am very happy to offer settings to my clients at slightly over my costs. This alone will save you hundreds if not thousands of dollars depending on the setting that you choose. Except for custom designs, I work with a large jewelry manufacturer out of NY who has a great online catalogue, high quality workmanship and excellent prices. You can view it at: www.uniquesettings.com

If your ring has side diamonds, please understand that the quality of these diamonds is very important. Many people think that these are only little "chips" and the quality doesn't really matter. It REALLY DOES matter. These are not really "chips", they are full cut diamonds with 58 facets even if they are only 1 or 2 pointers (.01ct or .02ct). Just like the center diamond, the cut is critical. Even though these side diamonds may be small, you still want them to have a lot of fire and brilliance. The difference is striking.

When I order settings I only get settings without diamonds in them and I put in my own side diamonds. The diamonds that I use are D/E/F-VS/VVS, perfect cut diamonds. And the best part is these will cost you much less than the mediocre diamonds that usually come in settings. Most manufacturers use H/I- SI, average cut diamonds. Believe me, it makes a huge difference.

This is a great company that I use every day for men's and woman's settings. For most settings you will either use a variation of a solitaire ring, which means no other diamonds or some small diamonds going down the sides, usually round diamonds. To navigate, first hit the catalogue tab and then either "solitaire" or "semi mount". After "semi mount" then move to "round side stones". Then go to "round prong" or "round channel". These rings will give you many options for simple, elegant styles. You will also notice many other fancier rings such as "halo" styles or rings with baguettes or other fancy shape side stones.

white gold or platinum solitaire setting.	Cathedral style setting.	Very clean looking white gold with side diamonds.

If you don’t know what she wants, you can just buy the diamond loose, or you might have the diamond set in a simple solitaire or cathedral setting to present to her and then let her get involved with choosing the setting, either from the company you bought the diamond from (most will take back the first ring) or from a local jeweler. Remember, the diamond is your masterpiece and should be your first concern

cathedral style setting.	Elegant "Halo" Style.	Elegant ring with larger side diamonds.

At Uniquesettings.com you will also find hundreds of men's styles in a variety widths as well as metals.
Almost any ring can be made in white gold, yellow gold, 14K, 18K, platinum or palladium.

Custom Style Rings

Any style ring can be made or modified. I have 3 goldsmiths that I have been working with for many years who do incredibly beautiful work. If you would like us to make a custom designed ring, we can do it… and of course at the right price. I would strongly urge you not to create a custom setting without her getting involved. She will feel obligated to "love" it whether she does or not. Your ring will be with her for a very long time, so you want to make sure she really loves it. We are very happy to work with you in creating the "perfect" ring when you are ready.

Here are a few testimonials from clients who had us create some unique and somewhat complicated rings.